Mary Blount Elementary School - Friends in Maryville, TN

Name: Mary Blount Elementary School - Friends
Address: 131 S. Old Glory Road, Maryville, TN, 37801, USA
Telephone: (865) 980-1445

Name:	Mary Blount Elementary School - Friends
Type:	Child Care Provider
Enrolling:	No
Child Care Provider Address:	131 S. Old Glory Road, Maryville, TN 37801
Child Care Provider Phone:	(865) 980-1445
Child ages:	5 years - 12 years
Rate:	$ (less than $510)
Child Care Provider Website:	n/a

Child Care Provider Description

The Extended School Program of the Blount County Elementary School was initiated by the Blount County Board of Education in recognition of the fact that, in todays economic environment with many families finding that both parents need to work in order to meet the costs associated with raising a family, those families served by Blount County Elementary Schools require a support system. This system must allow for adequate care and supervision of children beyond the hours which have traditionally been set aside for public education. The school building and grounds, having been uniquely designed for children and being available before and after scheduled school hours, provide a suitable and safe environment, in addition, offer an environment where enrichment activities and homework supervision can be provided to enhance the development and growth of children. The Board of Education, therefore, endorsed the concept of the Extended School and began operating the Extended School Program during the 1990-91 school year. Since this time the program has expanded into all Blount County Elementary and two Middle Schools.
The purpose of the Extended School Program is to provide an environment in which children can be safe and educationally stimulated during the hours when there is no adult supervision in their home. By using available school facilities and the support system of trained school personnel who can assist in planning, we provide a program that benefits emotionally, socially, physically, and educationally.
This is a program designed with the families of working parents in mind. It is not baby-sitting, however. Any parents, working or non-working, may enroll their children in the Extended School Program.

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